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HCC Scholarship Season Opened Tuesday, Jan. 21
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Community College Foundation began accepting scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 academic year on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The application deadline is Friday, March 14, 2025. Last year, the HCC Foundation awarded 388 scholarships worth about $350,000 to 323 incoming, current, and transferring HCC students. Some students received multiple scholarship awards. The average…
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Fat Tuesday Jazz Night: A Celebration of Music, Culture, and Connection
SPRINGFIELD – On February 22, 2025, Blues to Green invites you to Fat Tuesday Jazz Night, a festive fundraiser featuring world-class performances, Creole/Cajun cuisine, and the joyful spirit of Mardi Gras. Held at 52 Sumner Avenue in Springfield, this event brings together music, culture, and community to support Blues to Green’s mission of fostering connection…
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The Complex Landscape of Trump’s Presidential Campaign, Inauguration and Political Messaging
Trump’s campaign for the presidency in 2016 marked a significant moment in American political history, with his messaging resonating with a complex array of demographics, including the Black community. While Trump’s proposals were often characterized by mainstream themes focused on economic growth, immigration, abortion, tariffs, and civil rights, he also supported contentious and polarizing views.…
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STCC Hosts Veterans Event to Showcase Impactful Legislation
SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Technical Community College welcomed veterans to the HERO Act Roadshow, a statewide initiative aimed at educating those who served about the most comprehensive veterans legislation in Massachusetts history. The event, which took place in the auditorium of Scibelli Hall, drew veterans from the community including STCC students and alumni who served. The…
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“Slavery after Slavery: Revealing the Legacy of Forced Child Apprenticeships on Black Families, from Emancipation to the Present”
Your kids will have a better life than you had. You’ll make sure of it, saving for their education, demanding excellence from them, requiring discipline, and offering support for their dreams and desires. Their success is your dream and, as parents did in the new book “Slavery after Slavery” by Mary Frances Berry, you’ll fight…
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Pregnancy is a Family Affair: Community Support in Maternal & Child Health
A community-centered approach to maternal health is more important than ever. Massachusetts continues to experience persistent disparities in maternal morbidity and infant outcomes, with families of color disproportionately affected (MA DPH, 2024). For many expectant mothers, particularly Black, Brown, and immigrant women, culturally grounded support systems play a crucial role in bridging gaps created by…
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